Real estate hits lowest levels in decade
Portland-area home prices continue to descend for the third year, and now have reached levels not seen in a decade.
University tests solar awnings
A modular solar awning that generates power and light is being tested at the University of Oregon.
Resort gets renovated
Seventh Mountain Resort along Cascade Lakes Highway near Bend is almost done with a $15 million renovation.
Growers want organic hops in organic beer
Northwest organic hop growers are poised to win a legal battle requiring organic beer to use organic hops.
Hairstylist blows the whistle in the Pearl
Portland hairstylist Molly Scrutton found that a new hair smoothing product was making her sick, leading to the discovery that it contained formaldehyde.
Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital to open in 2012
The final steel beams will be placed on the foundation of the new Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Children’s Hospital this week.
Budget cuts close museum exhibit
The Jacksonville Museum’s Peter Britt exhibit is being pulled due to budget cuts at the Southern Oregon Historical Society.
Property taxes increase
Portland-area property owners will see an average two percent increase in their taxes this year.
New Seasons expands again
Portland-based grocery chain New Seasons Market opens its 10th location on Hawthorne.
Popina moves into Pearl
Local swimsuit maker Popina Swimwear is adding a larger store in Portland’s Pearl District next month.